Transparent price! Incredible opportunity: World class views, indoor-outdoor flow & single level living in this dreamy ranch style sanctuary. The moment you enter into the first courtyard your your spirit will be lifted. Upon entering the Spanish inspired inner courtyard it's easy to see your life taking shape. Stepping through the front door you are greeted with glimpses of the stunning views to follow. This home is laid out for relaxed easy living. The sun drenched living room offers unparalleled view of San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. Go straight out to the spacious deck to enjoy the SF views. Entertaining is a breeze on the deck or the lrg lower patio level. The eat-in kitchen opens out to the courtyard for great outdoor dining options. 2 large bedrms 1 full bath w/ walk-in shower & a deep tup. Detached 1+ car garage opens to interior courtyard & lrg useful storage area under deck. Great location just a few blocks to Kensington Hilltop Park tennis courts or Wildcat Canyon hiking trails. Just over 1/2 mile to Young's Market, Inn Kensington, Raxakoul Coffee & Kensington Deli. Only 1 mile Tilden's Little Farm, Jewel Lake, tons of gorgeous picnic spots & hiking trails. Easy trip to North Berkeley Solano Ave & Northbrae shops or El Cerrito Plaza options plus BART.
For sale
Price increase: $155K (3/31)
$1,250,000
290 Colgate Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
2beds
1,216sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,374,400 Zestimate®
$1,028/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single level livingFirst courtyardSpanish inspired inner courtyardWorld class viewsWalk-in showerIndoor-outdoor flowSpacious deck
- 27 days |
- 3,853 |
- 153 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 18 hours ago
Listed by:
Leif Jenssen DRE #01182699 510-207-3387,
Vanguard Properties,
Tamir Mansour DRE #01950551 510-908-3370,
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41125969
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Ell, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Size Limited
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridge(s), Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 3,920.4 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5701420134
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Details
- Builder name: Level-in
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,028/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,166,270
- Annual tax amount: $16,691
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$1,374,400
$1.26M - $1.50M
$3,680/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $1,250,000+14.2%$1,028/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125969 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+6.8%$900/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41125969 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2022 | Price change | $4,550-3.2%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,700+4.4%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,500$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2017 | Sold | $1,025,000+14.5%$843/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40789971 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Pending sale | $895,000$736/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Berkeley #40789971 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $895,000$736/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE #40789971 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,691 +2.3% | $1,166,270 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,315 +1.9% | $1,143,403 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,015 +1.9% | $1,120,984 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,709 +0.3% | $1,099,005 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,659 +4.5% | $1,077,457 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,986 +1.6% | $1,066,410 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,750 +3% | $1,045,500 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,327 +129.7% | $1,025,000 +172.1% |
| 2017 | $6,237 +2% | $376,633 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,114 +0.5% | $369,249 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,085 | $363,703 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,085 | $356,580 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $354,970 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $348,011 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $341,188 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,639 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $339,444 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $332,790 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $326,266 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $319,870 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $313,599 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $307,451 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $301,817 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $295,900 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $290,099 |
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Est. payment
$7,398/mo
Principal & interest
$6200
Property taxes
$1198
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Neighborhood: 94708
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- 9/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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